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Added by the MYDOOM.A or MYDOOM.J WORMS! Note - this is not the legitimate Win98/Me file of the same name which is located in %Windir% as this version is located in %System%. It is not normally found on a WinXP system

Added by the LOONY-I TROJAN! Note - this is NOT associated with the popular Winamp media player. The valid file for the Winamp Agent resides in a "Winamp" subdirectory of %ProgramFiles% whereas this file is located in %System%

The Task Monitor checks the disk-access patterns of programs when they are started and stores this information in log files in the Applog folder. Task Monitor also records the number of times you use a program. The Disk Defragmenter tool uses this information to optimize your hard disk so that programs that you use frequently are loaded faster. Not required - but can be useful. Note: for Norton Anti-Virus 2002 users, loading TaskMonitor will typically solve many, if not most, of those annoying IE scripting errors (per Symantec's Knowledgebase)

Added by the LDPINCH-W TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%

"TaskSwitchXP from NTWind Software. Advanced task management utility that picks up where the standard Windows Alt Tab switcher leaves off. It provides the same functionality, and adds visual styles to the dialog and also enhances it by displaying thumbnail preview of the application that will be switched to"

Real-time monitor for Task Catcher from BillP Studios - which "allows you to efficiently monitor programs running on your computer without slowing you down or hogging all your memory. Task Catcher will block unwanted programs from running and restart your favorite programs if they are disabled or crash". If the program isn't registered the monitor will initially load and then close at start-up. If registered it will continue to run and optional System Tray access will also be available

Installed with the Sound Blaster Audigy range of soundcards. Allows you to set EAX effects or equalizer settings for the Sound Blaster Audigy from a systray icon. Also allows you to launch the Taskbar via right-click → Show Taskbar. The tasktray can be accessed via Start → Programs → Creative → Sound Blaster Audigy → Taskbar

tbbMeter - bandwidth meter developed by thinkbroadband.com "to help you monitor your Internet usage. It allows you to see how much your computer is sending to and receiving from the Internet in real time. It also shows you how your Internet usage varies at different times of the day"

TClock - distributed and installed without user permission by other rogue software or malware. TClock contains no uninstall facility through Windows. As TClock is of dubious origin and usefulness, it should be terminated and removed if detected

T-Com Antidialer from T-Com internet provider. It's a small antidialer utility which monitors whether you're trying to dial a new connection. It basically asks you do you want to dial the shown number or not. Protects agains dialer malware

Part of Trust Delete from EgisTec Inc - which "is a remote data deletion software to protect your confidential data and prevent them from falling into the wrong hands when your PC is stolen or missing"

Part of the popular Spybot - Search & Destroy spyware removal tool from Safer Networking Limited. "Resident TeaTimer is a tool of Spybot-S&D which perpetually monitors the processes called/initiated. It immediately detects known malicious processes wanting to start and terminates them giving you some options, how to deal with this process in the future". Also provides System Tray access to Spybot S&D and detects when processes want to change critical registry settings such as the startup entries - giving the user the option to allow/deny the change

Toshiba's Eco Utility that "offer improved energy management. With a single click you can switch to a pre-configured power plan that will not only let you go green, but let you see the measurable savings too"

Drivers for the WinModem versions of the US Robotics "Telepath" series - as supplied to Gateway for instance. WinModems use software rather than hardware - hence putting a load on the CPU. Needed if you have it for loading the drivers. See here for more WinModem information

Added by the FORBOT-DF BACKDOOR! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%

Added by the VOUMIT-A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate telnet.exe application which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a "mirc32" folder

"matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address, city, county, etc and gets written to a log file". TelstraClear Broadband Support is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck TelstraClear Broadband Support and then run Help and Support it will add another TelstraClear Broadband Support entry in the startup menu. If you remove this software in "add/remove programs" some help menus in help and support will not be available. You decide

TELUS Resolution Assistant. "matcli.exe is a motive Assistant Command line interface that gathers information about your system's identity like your name email address, city, state, etc and gets written to a log file". TELUS Resolution Assistant is required to run with the Help and Support program. If you uncheck TELUS Resolution Assistant and then run Help and Support it will add another in the startup menu. If you remove TELUS Resolution Assistant via add/remove programs some menus in Help and Support will not be available. You decide